Ayase Rose Garden surrounded by colorful roses
Ayase Rose Garden is one of the easiest rose gardens in Kanagawa Prefecture to photograph, where you can enjoy colorful roses at your leisure. The garden has many backgrounds that can be easily combined with roses, such as arches, fences, and gazebo-style structures, allowing you to take not only close-ups of the flowers, but also photos with garden-like depth. During the spring and fall rose seasons, this is a fun spot to stroll around and look for the right composition, surrounded by the gorgeous colors and soft fragrance of the roses. It is also a good place to practice rose photography, as it is possible to take pictures with a lovely atmosphere as well as a quiet and elegant one.
Key points for photography
The key to shooting roses is not only to photograph them by themselves, but also to include the arches, garden paths, and greenery in the background to create a "rose garden" look. Using the flowers in the foreground and layering the roses blooming in the background and the garden scenery will create a soft and gorgeous impression. On sunny days, petals tend to be blown out by direct sunlight, so soft light in the morning or evening, or light overcast days are easier to photograph. Red and white roses are difficult to expose, so shooting slightly darker will help preserve the texture of the petals. A telephoto lens allows for a large blurring of the background, making it easy to create a striking photo with a single rose as the main subject.
Best viewing and photography timing
Best Season
early summer
Recommended times
Morning, noon
Access & Basic Information (Check Before Shooting)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 4-2 Fukayagami, Ayase City, Kanagawa Prefecture |
| subject | rose |
| Admission fee | None |
| Admission Time | Yes |
| Parking lot | Yes |
| Restroom | Yes |
